IHC Nawaz Sharif's Bail Petition fixed for hearing.

Islamabad -- Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday fixed for hearing today Friday a petition moved by PML-N President and Opposition leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif seeking bail of his brother former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds.

According to the details, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif moved the petition before the Islamabad High Court but the High Court's registrar objected to the petition saying that Shehbaz Sharif was not concerned party in the case. However, the court fixed the petition for hearing with objection.

In his petition, Shehbaz Sharif sought of the seven-year sentence awarded to Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference and his release on bail for getting medical treatment either in Pakistan or abroad. He pleaded the court to release his brother so he could get proper treatment. Shehbaz Sharif said Nawaz Sharif's health was very poor and he was in distress...